Former Barcelona Player Leaves for Saudi Arabia Only Four Days After Joining La Liga Club

Former Barcelona midfielder Alex Collado’s time at Real Betis has been short-lived as he has been loaned out to a Saudi Arabian club just four days after joining the Andalusian side.

Collado, who is 24 years old, departed Barcelona on a free transfer and quickly made the move to Real Betis with hopes of establishing himself at his new club. However, it seems that the club’s plans have taken a different direction, and Collado is not part of their immediate plans. Real Betis has officially announced that the midfielder will be heading out on loan to Saudi Arabian side Al Akhdoud for the upcoming season.

The loan move to Al Akhdoud is likely to be a financially lucrative deal for both Real Betis and Collado. The opportunity to play in the Saudi Arabian Pro League will offer Collado a different experience and a chance to showcase his talents on a different stage.

At Real Betis, Collado would have faced competition for playing time under the guidance of manager Manuel Pellegrini. However, following the exit of Sergio Canales, Collado was seen as one of the potential players who could step in and contribute creatively on a rotational basis. Despite the initial promise, the club has opted to loan him out to gain more experience and game time.

Al Akhdoud, the Saudi Arabian club Collado will be joining, is considered one of the more modest teams in the top division. They recently achieved promotion to the top flight after a successful season in the lower league.

For Collado, the loan move provides an opportunity to grow as a player and adapt to a new footballing environment. It will be a valuable experience for him, and he will be looking to make an impact during his time with Al Akhdoud.

As the new season approaches, Real Betis will move forward without Collado, relying on their existing squad and new signings to compete in La Liga. Meanwhile, Collado will be focused on seizing his chances in Saudi Arabia and continuing his development as a footballer in a new and challenging league.